Mark Boshoff - "Leap of Passion"

Leap of Passion
Oil on Board, US$ 288

Leap of Passion

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Oil on Board
Oil on board

W: 555mm x H: 710mm x D: 3mm
W: 22" x H: 28" x D:

Approx. Weight: 1kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 288

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About "Leap of Passion"

"Leap of Passion" by Mark Boshoff captures the raw intensity of human motion and emotional release. A ballet dancer is frozen mid-leap, his body arched in a moment of explosive grace, surrounded by a tempest of fiery reds, oranges, and deep shadows. The muscular form, rendered with anatomical precision, radiates power and vulnerability, while the dramatic background evokes both internal passion and external chaos. Boshoff's brushwork and lighting elevate the figure into a mythic realm--where dance becomes a metaphor for transformation, defiance, and transcendence.

Mark Boshoff

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About Mark

I'm inspired by the play of light - how it reveals emotion in landscapes, figures, and fleeting moments. My work blends realism with symbolism, using layered brushwork, glazes, and mark-making to explore themes of solitude, transformation, and connection. I draw from history, mythology, and personal experience to create visual narratives that resonate across time and culture.

Whether painting a storm-lit tree, a mythic embrace, or a dancer caught mid-leap, I aim to evoke feeling and reflection. My art is a declaration of what moves me--and an invitation for others to find meaning in the tension between beauty and vulnerability.

As an artist based in South Africa, I'm inspired by the richness of our landscapes and the complexity of our stories. I approach each canvas with both sensitivity and intent, aiming to create work that resonates across cultures and contexts. My goal is to connect - to offer viewers a moment of reflection, recognition, or emotional clarity.

Art, for me, is not decoration -- it's declaration. It's a way of saying: "This mattered. This moved me. This might move you too."

Price Range

US$ 52-480

Education

B. Compt (Hons) CA(SA)

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